Chlosyne melitaeoides
(Felder & Felder, 1867)
Red-spotted Patch
Chlosyne melitaeoides, commonly known as the red-spotted patch, is a in the Nymphalidae. It belongs to a group that includes crescents, checkerspots, and anglewings. The species was originally described by Felder & Felder in 1867 under the basionym Synchloe melitaeoides. It carries the MONA/Hodges number 4501.1.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chlosyne melitaeoides: //kloʊˈsaɪni məˌlɪtiˈɔɪdiːz//
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Taxonomic Status
GBIF records this as a synonym of Chlosyne marina, while NCBI and iNaturalist maintain it as a valid species. The taxonomic status appears to be under some debate.
Observations
iNaturalist records 157 observations of this , suggesting it is documented but not extensively observed.
MONA/Hodges Number
4501.1